Student Announce April 10, 2025

Parking lots 19, 20, 20a, 21, 22 and 3 will be closing at 4pm on Friday April 11th to accommodate parking for the Open House event on April 12th.  Please have your vehicle moved out of the lot prior to 4pm Friday.  You may move your vehicle back at the conclusion of the event on Saturday April 12th at approximately 4pm.  

Did you have a 3.5 GPA while taking 12+ credit hours and also demonstrate your commitment to the campus or surrounding community through action or involvement?  The Association for Council Members and College Trustees (ACT) offers an opportunity to apply for a competitive $1000 scholarship with an additional $250 given to the charity of your choice.  If interested in applying, please contact  SmithDL1@alfredstate.edu for a copy of the application form.  Please note: ACT only awards one winner among all students in the Colleges of Technology sector.  The application deadline is June 1, 2025 (submitted application form to SmithDL1@alfredstate.edu).

There will be temporary traffic disruptions on Monday, 4/14, and Tuesday, 4/15, on Lower College Drive near AgSci to allow for a crane to be mobilized to the site. A flagger will be present these two days to route traffic through one open lane. Drivers on this section of the loop road may encounter short delays. Thank you for your understanding. 

Showmanship Day 2025 is here!  Starting at 9 am on Saturday, students will be showing off their hard work with their animals!  Dairy, beef, goats, and sheep have been clipped, washed, groomed, primped and pampered overall as they prepare to be shown. Students have been working at all hours and in all weather to be ready to show.  The Vet Tech club will be there with a concession stand as well. Come cheer on your favorite animal and enjoy the day!  

Starting next week, April 14th, the commencement of a construction project at TA Parish Hall (Health and Wellness) will necessitate the closure of Parking Lot 15.

Throughout the remainder of the semester, temporary Faculty/Staff signs will be placed in Lot 13 (Commuter Lot), adjacent to TA Parish Hall, to accommodate a limited number of 10 spaces.

It is imperative to remind everyone that the parking regulations stipulate that individuals possessing a Commuter hangtag are authorized to park in any lot designated as either Student or Commuter.

Mother Nature had other plans on Tuesday, but we’re back and ready for Thursday, April 10 at 6pm at the stadium! Come cheer on our new women's lacrosse team as we celebrate Division III Week! Whether you're a lacrosse enthusiast or still figuring out what a "crease" is, this is the perfect chance to learn the rules, enjoy snacks and soak up some D3 spirit. We’ll have fun lacrosse facts and handouts. See you there!

Please join the English & Humanities department and the Debate Club for a brief student debate followed by an open public forum at 2-3:30 pm Thurs, May 1 in the SLC small events space.   

Resolved: ASC should require all full-time students to participate in a varsity sport or other extracurricular activity of equivalent rigor.

Pizza will be served. We hope to see you there!

🚀 Get Ready to Accelerate Your Career! 🚀

📅 Join Us for an Exclusive Networking Panel & Speed Networking Event! 🎤💼

🔗 Hosted by: Career Development Center + Institutional Advancement +Civic Engagement 

This is your chance to meet industry professionals/Alumni, expand your professional network, and gain valuable career insights – all while competing for an amazing prize!

✨ What’s in store?
✔️ Panel Discussion: Hear from alumni industry professionals who will share their career journeys, tips, and advice.
✔️ Speed Networking: Meet one-on-one with panelists in rapid-fire, timed sessions.
✔️ Prizes: Awesome giveaway of a professional outfit worth up to $200 from Big Blue's Closet for the attendees that engage the most! 🎁

🎯 Who should attend?

• Students looking to make connections and advance their careers.
• Aspiring professionals ready to learn from industry professionals.
• Job seekers wanting to build their network in a fast-paced environment.

🗓️ Date: April 23rd
🕒 Time: 4:15p-6:00p
📍 Location: Student Leadership Center/Park Space 

🔗 RSVP Today! Spots are limited, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to network, learn, and win prizes! 

Join us for an exciting team competition event featuring teams of six, with at least two members of the opposite gender. Enjoy a fun-filled day packed with games, challenges, and activities, along with delicious food and drinks provided for all participants. Take part in the raffle for a chance to win great prizes and compete for monetary rewards for the top-performing teams. Don’t miss out on this action-packed event full of camaraderie and competition!

Please have your team captain register all members for this event by filling out the registration form linked at the top of Pioneer Link. All teams get the choice of picking a team color where they will receive bandanas 

Questions? Contact Brooke Scianna at SciannBL@alfredstate.edu 

Hiring for Student Union Ambassadors!

Student Unions will start hiring for the 2025-2026 school year. We are hiring both work-study and non work-study students. If you are interested in interviewing for the position please visit JobLink to apply. Interviews will start on April 7. We will also be hiring for positions in the hands on project room (HOPR). If you have any questions please email Katelyn James, jameskm1@alfredstate.edu. 

Showcase your organization in the Hot Dog Day parade on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The line-up will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Park Street (by the Saxon Inn). The parade will begin promptly at 12:00 p.m. and proceed down Main St. to Church Street. We request an outline of what you would like to do during the parade. Please understand that the Hot Dog Day committee has the right to deny any request for participation in the parade. All approvals/denials will be done in writing by April 11th.

Sign up here by April 10, AU Connect - Form: Hot Dog Day 2025 Parade Registration

Do you have a special skill or business you would like to showcase on Hot Dog Day? The Vendor Fair runs from 12 pm until 5 pm on Saturday, April 26th on Main Street in Alfred, NY. Upon review of your application, you will receive an email with details about your status as a vendor and the next steps. 

****This application is NOT for FOOD VENDORS. If you are a food vendor please email alfredhotdogday@gmail.com for that vendor form.

Sign up here, Hot Dog Day Vendor

The residence halls close Saturday, May 10th at 7:30 pm, so all students will need to be out of the residence halls at that time.  If you need to stay past the closing time, please email your Resident Director or Area Coordinator with the reason you need to stay to request approval to stay late. 

Need to stay for Summer? 

Only students who have been approved to stay for the break will be allowed in the residence halls after that time. All others may be charged with trespassing.

There is a $50 charge per week for summer housing. Payments must be paid within 30 days of your bill, any remaining amount at the end of the summer will be placed onto your student account in the form of a hold. Additional information on acceptable payment methods and payment locations will be provided to those approved for summer break housing. 

Students will only be approved who:

• Live over 500 miles away (according to your home Banner Address)
• Have a Special Circumstance (ex. You do not have a place to go, homeless, etc.)
• Working for the college during the break (with Supervisors Approval)
• Have an athletic commitment (with Athletics approval)
• International Student
• Taking summer classes (will be confirmed with your academic advisor and/or class professor)

If you wish to apply for break housing, please complete the "Summer Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access eRezLife, log into your my.alfredstatet.edu and select the "Choose Housing and Meal Plan" option.

Please note that the application closes at 3:00 pm on Monday, May 5th. 

Summer Closing Transportation: 

Students going home for the Summer? 

Megabus is offering non-stop bus services to New York City and Alfred for Summer break. Dates and times of bus travel are listed below! 

To New York City: 

Friday, May 9th departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 7:45 a.m.

Sunday, May 11th departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University at 7:45 a.m.

Alternate bus options are available through https://trailways.com. Please note that Trailways bus leaves from Hornell, NY and you will need to find transportation to the bus station. 

Rochester Airport Shuttle 

Depart Alfred Saturday, May 10th at 6am and Sunday, May 11th at 6am

Requests for Airport Shuttle to the Rochester Airport must be submitted via the Online travel request form for rides up to the Rochester Airport.

If you have any questions, please contact Residential Services at 607-587-4371 or email: reslife@alfredstate.edu.

Planning to take summer courses? If you’re interested in using financial aid to pay for summer classes, complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA and the Summer Aid Application. Once your application is reviewed, your eligibility details will be sent to your ASC email.

How to Apply for Summer Aid:

Step 1: Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA at StudentAid.gov.

Step 2: Go to my.AlfredState.edu/finances and select “Submit Financial Aid Forms (Verification)” to access Alfred State Student Forms.

• First-time user? You may need to set up your account before proceeding.
• Once your account is set up, click “Manage Request” at the top of the page and select “Summer Aid Application.”
• Important: The Summer Aid Application will not be an available option unless you have completed the 2025-2026 FAFSA. 

Need more details? View the Summer Aid Application Instructions 

Check your summer bill at my.AlfredState.edu/finances and ensure your balance is paid by the due date to avoid any issues. 

For questions, contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office.

The Vet Tech Club is hosting their spring dog wash on Sunday April 13 from 10 am to 2 pm. It will be held in the HOPR of the SLC. This is a basic wash, NO grooming (dematting, detangling, clipping, etc) is available. Open to students and faculty of Alfred State as well as members of the community. Well behaved dogs only! All dogs must be leashed and up to date on vaccinations. 

Basic dog wash $10

Ear cleaning $5

Nail trim $5

Package (wash, ears, nails) $15

Please email Brielle Kernan at kernanbi1@alfredstate.edu for an appointment. Walk ins available as space allows.

Proceeds from the dog wash support club activities, including donations to the Hornell Humane Society. 

Make a dish to share a taste of “home” and help enhance our culture of care in Alfred. The Center for Civic Leadership is partnering with Union University to revive a commUNITY potluck initiative.  This secular event welcomes all as we build commUNITY by engaging in conversation and sharing foods that evoke a feeling of home. Come help us celebrate our final potluck for the semester!

• Location: Union University Center (located on the corner of Main street and Church Street - side entrance on Church St.)
• Time: 6pm-8pm
• Dates: Wednesday, April 16th  
• Sign up to Make and RSVP Here –  RSVP is appreciated but it is not required. So, even if you want to pop down to join us last minute to help foster community, you are welcome! 

“Tasters Choice” awards will be given at each event for the favorite dishes at each potluck.

Help us further celebrate sustainability and bring your own plate and cutlery 

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! Now's the time to leave your permanent mark on Alfred State.

Show your Pioneer Pride by ordering a Legacy Brick today and join the many other alums in Alumni Plaza on the Alfred campus or the Campus Courtyard on the Wellsville campus. Or have your name engraved on a brass plaque to be permanently placed on a seat in our beautiful Cappadonia Auditorium.

Bricks and seat plaques can be engraved with your name or names of friends, professors, teams, chapters, sororities, fraternities, clubs, or groups that were a part of your Alfred State experience. You could also make the gift of a Legacy Brick, a unique everlasting gift to honor someone special.　

Engrave a Legacy Brick or Seat Plaque today to support Alfred State and inspire future generations of students and alumni to do the same.　　　

See our website for more info or call us at 607-587-3931. Please note the deadline to order your brick is Friday, April 18th at 4PM.

Commencement is a major achievement in the lives of our students, and we are so very proud of each of you for reaching this milestone. We commend each graduate on all your hard work and the dedication you have shown to your studies. We are proud to welcome you to the Pioneer Alumni Family! 

- THE OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS –

The Office of Residential Services has opened guest pre-registration for those Alfred State students who live on campus that would like to have off-campus guests during Hot Dog Day Weekend.  Although pre-registration is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged so you can skip the long wait of registering your guest with a staff member.

Students may only have one on-campus or off-campus at a time during Hot Dog weekend. Your guest should also be over the age of 17, otherwise they will not be permitted to stay in the residence hall. 

Pre-registration will run until Friday, April 18th.  Final approvals will be made on Tuesday, April 22nd. 

Pre-register your guest here

We look forward to a fun and safe Hot Dog Day weekend! Please keep an eye out for another email regarding more information. 

Alfred State College has been awarded funding through NYS for the Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) grant for the 2024-2025 academic year.  Students may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 for the Spring semester. 

Part-time students may obtain an application online at https://www.alfredstate.edu/financial-aid/forms or by emailing sfs@alfredstate.edu.  

Students who received APTS funding for the Fall 2024 semester DO NOT need to submit another application for spring 2025.

Eligibility criteria include:

Matriculated student consistently enrolled between three (3) and eleven (11) credit hours per semester.

Enrolled in at least one full term course this semester.

New York State resident

Completed 2024-2025 FAFSA application

Meet satisfactory academic progress

Not receiving TAP or Part-Time TAP this semester

Applicants are required to submit a signed 2022 New York State Income Tax return for student (or parent if applicable) along with the signed APTS application.  Applications will not be reviewed until all documentation has been submitted and signed.

Forward the completed application and required tax forms to sfs@alfredstate.edu.  The deadline for the Spring 2025 semester is Friday, April 11, 2025.

Submission of an APTS application does not guarantee receipt of an award.  Students who are not eligible will receive an email through their Alfred State email account indicating the reason for ineligibility.

Fall 2025 Room Selection for New Students          

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin March 31, 2025 for students whose tuition deposit is received by March 25.  

For those who have not paid their tuition deposit by March 26, room selection will begin on April 14, 2025. 

You will need to have your housing application completed in order to select your room! 

Selecting your room instructions:

1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
2. Select the “Housing” icon
3. Return to "Housing Overview" 
4.  Select the green "Browse Rooms"
5. You can search for specific rooms by building/section and/or other residence preferences set up. This may take a couple of attempts pending on your preferences and room availability. "No bed available" will appear if there is not a room available through the preferences you set up. 
6. Click the "bed" icon to select your room of choice. 
7. Dialog window will be prompted with details of the selected room. 
8. Click the "choose this bed" button
9. Review the details of your room reservation. Click on "Assign me now" to confirm your assignment.  Click the "look at other rooms" link to browse other rooms. 

Please note individual room selection will close on August 1, 2025

2025-2026 Individual Room Selection for Returning and Transfer Students

Fall 2025 Room Selection for Returning and Transfer Students          

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin March 24, 2025 and will be released based on completed credit hours as follows: 

Monday, March 24 – 90+ Credit Hours Completed

Tuesday, March 25- 60+ credit hours completed

Wednesday, March 26- 30+ credit hours completed

Thursday, March 27- 29 or less credit hours completed

You will need to have your housing application completed in order to select your room! 

Selecting your room instructions:

1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
2. Select the “Housing” icon
3. Return to "Housing Overview" 
4.  Select the green "Browse Rooms"
5. You can search for specific rooms by building/section and/or other residence preferences set up. This may take a couple of attempts pending on your preferences and room availability. "No bed available" will appear if there is not a room available through the preferences you set up. 
6. Click the "bed" icon to select your room of choice. 
7. Dialog window will be prompted with details of the selected room. 
8. Click the "choose this bed" button

Review the details of your room reservation. Click on "Assign me now" to confirm your assignment.  Click the "look at other rooms" link to browse other rooms.

Please note Individual Room Selection will close on August 1, 2025

SAVE THE DATE!

Honors Convocation will be held Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 4:00pm in the Orvis Activities Center Gym.  Please mark your calendars now!

Questions can be directed to Lois Curran (3621) and Tiffany Donovan (4010), co-chairs of the Honors Convocation Committee